Overview
Kerr-McGee Tank Battery #61743 is an operational gas extraction facility in Fort Lupton, Colorado, USA. It serves as a collection point for natural gas from nearby wells.
Kerr-McGee Tank Battery #61743 is a gas extraction facility located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin. The facility is operational and plays a role in the region's natural gas production infrastructure. The facility operates under US federal and state regulations, including PHMSA pipeline safety standards and Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rules. As a tank battery, it separates oil, gas, and water from well production, with gas typically directed to pipelines for processing. The site's NAICS code 211130 indicates support activities for oil and gas operations. This facility contributes to the local energy supply chain, supporting natural gas delivery to residential, commercial, and industrial users in the region. Its location in Weld County places it within a major oil and gas producing area, with extensive pipeline networks connecting to downstream markets.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in an agricultural and suburban area near Fort Lupton, with proximity to the South Platte River. Local environmental considerations include potential impacts on air quality from volatile organic compounds and methane emissions, as well as groundwater protection from produced water management. The region experiences semi-arid climate conditions with occasional drought, influencing water use and spill risks.
Frequently asked questions
Kerr-McGee Tank Battery #61743 is located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado, USA, at coordinates 40.129532, -104.680702.
It is a gas extraction facility that separates oil, gas, and water from natural gas production wells, preparing the gas for pipeline transport.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations (49 CFR Part 192) and Colorado state oil and gas rules, including air quality and water management permits.
Gas extraction facilities can impact air quality through emissions of methane and VOCs, and water resources through produced water management. Colorado has specific regulations to mitigate these impacts.
Tank batteries like this one are key nodes in the gas gathering system, collecting production from multiple wells and feeding into larger transmission pipelines for distribution.
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